Papain on the European supplement market
Most ingredient pages tell you what Papain is. This one shows how the European supplement market actually uses it — who sells it, who advertises it, and at what price.
RavenBI Market Intelligence · measured 25 Oct 2026 · observed, not estimated. Ad counts are active creatives in Meta's public Ad Library; product and price data come from public listings across the EU and US. Figures change weekly.
RavenBI tracks 357 Papain products from 177 brands across the EU and US. 7 brands advertise it on Meta right now, and new-ad activity held roughly steady in the last 30 days. Germany shows the heaviest advertising, while Germany has the largest shelf. The median EU shelf price sits around €41.
New Papain ads launched per month on Meta — last 6 months.
How brands use Papain, market by market
Products and brands that sell it, active ads and brands that advertise it, and the median shelf price — per market.
| Market | Products | Brands selling | Active ads | Brands advertising | Median price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 79 | 39 | 22 | 2 | €42.90 |
| United Kingdom | 61 | 28 | — | — | £33.95 |
| France | 11 | 10 | 1 | 1 | €40.00 |
| Italy | 37 | 13 | — | — | €59.90 |
| Spain | 39 | 13 | 3 | 2 | €22.90 |
| Romania | 39 | 20 | 5 | 2 | 99.95 RON |
| United States | 29 | 20 | — | — | $29.69 |
| Austria | 5 | 5 | — | — | — |
Who is on the shelf right now
Top brands by number of Papain products, and the forms they use.
Most-used forms
| Form | Products |
|---|---|
| Papaină | 260 |
| Papaină Extract | 26 |
| Papaină (fruit powder) | 20 |
| Papaină (enzyme) | 17 |
| Papaya | 12 |
| Papaină (fruit) | 5 |
Regulatory & positioning
| Botanical source | Papain |
|---|---|
| Novel food status | — |
| EFSA authorized health claims | refused |
| Marketed categories (observed) | gut health, immunity |
Where Papain shows up
Across the ad channels and marketplaces RavenBI tracks.
See the ads, listings and shops behind these numbers →
What is Papain?
Papain is a proteolytic enzyme derived from the latex of the papaya fruit (Carica papaya). It is classified as a plant-derived enzyme and is commonly incorporated into dietary supplements. Papain is used in products marketed for gut health and digestive support due to its enzymatic properties. Additionally, it is sometimes included in formulations aimed at general wellness and immunity. As a natural enzyme, papain is valued for its role in protein breakdown within supplement formulations.
This overview was generated with AI from public information and RavenBI's classification. Informational only, not medical advice.
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